John Bancroft

John Bancroft is a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at Oxford Brookes Business School, Oxford Brookes University. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules including Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and supervises dissertations. His research focuses on healthcare operations management and sustainable supply chain management.

With extensive experience in international business education, Bancroft previously served as subject coordinator for postgraduate Business and Management programs. Research publications examine the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies in NHS performance improvement, particularly in A&E departments.

Key investigations analyze process optimization strategies for enhancing healthcare delivery efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Current research explores sustainable procurement practices and circular economy applications in supply chain contexts.